565.074. Domestic assault, third degree — penalty.
It’s a felony to try to hurt or cause pain to someone you’re close to.
This law makes it a crime to try to injure or intentionally cause pain or illness to a “domestic victim.” (A domestic victim is a spouse, former spouse, someone you live with or used to live with, someone you’re dating or have dated, or a close family member.)
1. A person commits third-degree domestic assault if they try to cause injury or knowingly cause pain or illness to a domestic victim.
2. This is a class E felony.
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